PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
Workplace Sickness Absence - 4 September 2023 (Commons/Commons Chamber)
Debate Detail
Rachael Maskell
York Central
15:23:22
Mel Stride
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Sickness, and supporting those who are sick in the workplace, is an important focus for the Department, which is why we are consulting on occupational health and ensuring that more businesses take it up as something to offer their employees.
15:23:56
Rachael Maskell
York Central
Seventeen million working days are lost every year because of negative workplace cultures and staff wellbeing. That is partly down to bullying, which is prevalent across many workplaces. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to consider workplace cultures, particularly bullying at work, and will he meet me to discuss my bullying and respect at work Bill, which would put a recourse into law?
Mel Stride
Like the hon. Lady, I and my ministerial colleagues take bullying in the workplace extremely seriously. There is no place for that in our country. I would be very happy for her to have a meeting with the relevant DWP Minister.
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